Skier Jade Etherington has been confirmed as ParalympicsGB’s flag-bearer for today’s Winter Games closing ceremony in Sochi.

The 23-year-old, who wrote her name into the history books by winning four medals on the slopes of the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, had been taken ill yesterday, leaving her participation in the ceremony in doubt.

But it has been confirmed this afternoon that Etherington will lead Britain’s team into the Fisht Stadium later today, including her guide Caroline Powell.

The decision on her health has been made by Etherington, Powell, chief medical officer Dr Stuart Miller and chef de mission Penny Briscoe.

Britain’s other medallists, visually-impaired skier Kelly Gallagher and the wheelchair curling team, will also be present.